Progress on a controversial oil refinery in Brownsville stalled after a permit fight. Now the developer has rebranded as America First Refining. The post Trump claims Indian investment will make longstanding plan for South Texas refinery a reality appeared first on San Antonio Current.
A two-floor penthouse at downtown’s Thompson Hotel hit the market last week, offering floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping skyline views. And it will only set someone back $4.9 million. A price tag that steep better come with plenty of amenities, and this 5,700-square-foot living space is packed full of them, from a massive open living area […]
Attorney Eric Lee grabbed national media attention after a video he posted went viral, showing a spontaneous protest inside the South Texas Residential Center in Dilley. In the clip, he described hundreds of detainees flooding the courtyard of the privately run ICE facility south of San Antonio, where Lee has clients inside. The prisoners were chanting “libertad” and “let us out,” spiritually joining in the […]
An off-duty San Antonio Police Department detective was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in the Central Texas town of Burnet, according to a statement from the department. Bennett, a nine-year SAPD veteran, has since been placed on administrative duty, the statement said. Department officials are conducting an administrative investigation. Burnet Police arrested Bennett, […]
This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet and magazine. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook, X, and Bluesky. In widely quoted speeches delivered over the past couple of years, JD Vance has made the claim that he is more American than you. (Well, unless you happen to be […]
RAYMONDVILLE — Juan Rodriguez stood outside the El Valle Detention Center and watched as U.S. Rep.Monica De La Cruz escorted Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, a McAllen teenager who had been detained there for 12 days. Rodriguez was one of several demonstrators protesting Gámez-Cuéllar’s detainment. He took an interest in the teenager’s case because his fiancée is being held […]
What’s not to love about the outdoors, assuming the South Texas sun isn’t in full blast mode? Whether you’re seeking a rugged hike, a mountain bike adventure or just want to take a nice stroll to soak up natural surroundings, San Antonio’s parks and greenways offer excellent options to enjoy the Texas landscape. Here’s a look […]
The San Antonio-tied musician staged a rock ’n’ roll tour across war-torn Ukraine last year, raising money for the country to buy more emergency vehicles. The post Joe ‘King’ Carrasco brings his Tex-Mex party vibes to Ukraine for tour, fundraising efforts appeared first on San Antonio Current.
Utility-scale solar soared in 2025 across the country; coal also grew, while natural gas was down. The post Texas Seizes the solar crown from California, and other key points from latest electricity data appeared first on San Antonio Current.
Hemisfair will soon offer mural bike tours to connect locals and visitors alike to the vibrant public art of San Antonio. Tours are expected to launch later in the year. Locally owned business Mural Ride Bike Tours will offer guided art bike and walking tours along with local retail, public e-mobility services and rotating artist […]